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Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.2.8 Internal...
Contents Safety information...vi About this guide...vii Z97-E specifications summary ix Package contents...xiii Installation tools and components xiv Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Special features 1-1 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.1.2 5X Protection 1-2 1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features 1-2 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-3 1.2.1 Before you proceed 1-3 1.2.2 Motherboard layout 1-4 1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.2.4 System memory 1-7 1.2.5 Expansion slots 1-9 1.2.6 Jumpers 1-11 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1-12 1.2.8 Internal...
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... ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports...up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Z97-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2...
... ports) - 1 x M.2 Socket 3* - 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports (gray) - Please refer to Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List) for details. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / i5 / i3, Pentium® and Celeron® processors Supports 22nm CPU Supports...up to the physical characteristics of individual CPUs. Intel® HD Graphics support Multi-VGA output support: HDMI, DVI, RGB port - Z97-E specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots VGA Multi-GPU support Storage LAN LGA1150 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). 2...
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... Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up to a smart TV - Compatible with different usage scenarios Steam Support - Z97-E specifications summary USB Audio ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for left and right channels to all audio outputs - Enhanced...
... Gaming Scenario Crystal Sound 2 - Unique de-pop circuit: Reduces start-up to a smart TV - Compatible with different usage scenarios Steam Support - Z97-E specifications summary USB Audio ASUS Exclusive Features Intel® Z97 Express Chipset - Featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for left and right channels to all audio outputs - Enhanced...
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... 1 x VGA port 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7.1-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Exclusive Features - Z97-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports(6-jacks) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - vPCH: 154-step...
... 1 x VGA port 1 x Intel LAN (RJ45) port 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (blue) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 7.1-channel Audio I /O Ports ASUS Exclusive Features - Z97-E specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O ports(6-jacks) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCCSA: Adjustable CPU System Agent voltage at 0.001V increment - vPCH: 154-step...
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Z97-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 ... fan installed and switches to the control mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and...
Z97-E specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Operating system support Form factor 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connectors support additional 2 USB ports (19-pin) 3 x USB 2.0/1/1 connectors support additional 6 ... fan installed and switches to the control mode automatically. 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.7, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.8, ACPI 5.0, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 3, F6 Qfan Control, F11 EZ Tuning Wizard, F3 My Favorites & Shortcut, Quick Note, Last Modified log, F12 PrintScreen, and...
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Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield User Manual User manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items ASUS Z97-E motherboard 2 x Serial ATA 6 Gb/s cables 1 x ASUS I/O Shield User Manual User manual Support DVD • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The illustrated items above are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary with different models. xiii
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.... It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up to two SATA drives of PCIe 2.0. Z97-E brings you 're never experienced before. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions...supports up with its complete backward compatibility to 6 Gb/s, allowing your system from a deep sleep or hibernate mode. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-1 These technologies provide faster and better performance for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides great graphics and system performance ...
.... It provides an optimal graphics performance, unprecedented data speed and seamless transition with up to two SATA drives of PCIe 2.0. Z97-E brings you 're never experienced before. Quad-GPU SLI™ and Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support Flexible Multi-GPU Solutions...supports up with its complete backward compatibility to 6 Gb/s, allowing your system from a deep sleep or hibernate mode. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-1 These technologies provide faster and better performance for Intel® integrated graphics performance. It provides great graphics and system performance ...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-3 1.2 Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power...
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... USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 LGA1150 CHA_FAN3 1 2 2 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_12 EATXPWR SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 AUDIO Intel® I218-V ASM 1083 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 BATTERY M.2(SOCKET3) 7 Intel® Z97 Super I/O ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 64Mb BIOS PCI2 COM TPM SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4...
... USB3_56 LAN_USB3_34 LGA1150 CHA_FAN3 1 2 2 30.5cm(12.0in) USB3_12 EATXPWR SATAEXPRESS SATA6G_6 SATA6G_5 AUDIO Intel® I218-V ASM 1083 CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 BATTERY M.2(SOCKET3) 7 Intel® Z97 Super I/O ALC 892 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCIEX16_2 PCI1 64Mb BIOS PCI2 COM TPM SB_PWR CLRTC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 PANEL SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Z97-E Z97-E CPU socket LGA1150 Ensure that...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1150 socket designed for the 4th, New 4th & 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 / Intel® Core™ i5 / Intel® Core™ i3, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors. Z97-E Z97-E CPU socket LGA1150 Ensure that...
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DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Z97-E Z97-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
DO NOT install a DDR or DDR2 memory module to the DDR3 slot. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.2.4 System memory The motherboard comes with four DDR 3 (Double Data Rate 3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) slots. Z97-E Z97-E 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-7 A DDR3 module is notched differently from a DDR or DDR2 module.
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Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ASUS Z97-E 1-9 Chapter 1
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.2.5 Expansion slots Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. PCIEX1_1 Z97-E PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 Slot No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Slot Description PCIe 2.0 x1_1 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x1_3 slot PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16_2 slot PCI_1 slot PCI_2 slot ASUS Z97-E 1-9 Chapter 1
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... pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Z97-E CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z97-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking...
... pins. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-11 Z97-E CLRTC +3V_BAT GND PIN 1 Z97-E Clear RTC RAM To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to overclocking...
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...of the onboard LED. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# LFRAME# LCLK Z97-E PIN 1 TPM NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-E TPM connector The TPM module is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED ... indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z97-E SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-E Standby power LED 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures ...
...of the onboard LED. 1.2.7 Onboard LEDs 1. LPCPD# GND +3VSB NC LAD0 +3V LAD3 PCIRST# LFRAME# LCLK Z97-E PIN 1 TPM NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ NC GND LAD1 LAD2 NC GND Z97-E TPM connector The TPM module is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Standby Power LED ... indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Z97-E SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off Z97-E Standby power LED 1.2.8 Internal connectors 1. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protect digital identities, and ensures ...
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... become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will ... +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts GND GND Z97-E PIN 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...
... become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you want to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-13 com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to connect the 4-pin/8-pin EATX12 V power plug. Otherwise, the system will ... +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts GND GND Z97-E PIN 1 +5 Volts GND GND GND GND GND GND GND +5 Volts PSON# GND GND +3 Volts -12 Volts +3 Volts +3 Volts PIN...
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...and set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to M.2 Socket 3 than SATAEXPRESS interface. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 ) These connectors connect to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. •...; Before creating a RAID set a higher priority to [RAID Mode]. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 Z97-E SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 Z97-E Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. GND...
...and set , refer to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to M.2 Socket 3 than SATAEXPRESS interface. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1~4 ) These connectors connect to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. •...; Before creating a RAID set a higher priority to [RAID Mode]. SATA6G_1 SATA6G_3 Z97-E SATA6G_2 SATA6G_4 Z97-E Intel® SATA 6 Gb/s connectors • These connectors are set the SATA Mode item in the motherboard support DVD. GND...
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...set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_56, SATAEXPRESS ) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual ...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID set ...connectors, set to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA Express slot. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-15
...set , refer to Serial ATA 6 Gb/s hard disk drives via Serial ATA 6 Gb/s signal cables. Intel® Z97 Serial ATA 6 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_56, SATAEXPRESS ) These connectors connect to section 5.1 RAID configurations or the manual ...can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® Z97 chipset. Refer to section 3.6.3 PCH Storage Configuration of this user guide for details. • Before creating a RAID set ...connectors, set to M.2 Socket 3 than SATA Express slot. 4. Chapter 1 ASUS Z97-E 1-15
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...module to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-E PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z97-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 Z97-E MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition...
...module to [HD] or [AC97]. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1 Connect one end of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND Z97-E PIN 1 SPDIF_OUT Z97-E Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set the Front... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 6. AGND NC SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1 Z97-E MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition...
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COM PIN 1 Z97-E Z97-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with...module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-E 1-17 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 7. Connect the serial port...USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Z97-E PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND...
COM PIN 1 Z97-E Z97-E Serial port (COM) connector The COM module is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with...module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS Z97-E 1-17 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. RXD DTR DSR CTS DCD TXD GND RTS RI 7. Connect the serial port...USB_P9USB_P9+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P13USB_P13+ GND NC USB910 USB1112 USB1314 Z97-E PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND USB+5V USB_P14USB_P14+ GND...